US Bridges

Fairfield Road over Indian Creek

Good

Butler County, Ohio · 0.05 MI East State Line · Structure no. 0936219

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
139
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairfield Road over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fairfield Road over Indian Creek in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 139 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 193 by 2038. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFairfield Road
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.05 MI East State Line
RouteCounty Highway C0034
StateOhio
Coordinates39.50841, -84.81509
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2018)
Projected traffic193 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairfield Road over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairfield Road over Indian Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Fairfield Road over Indian Creek carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Fairfield Road over Indian Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Fairfield Road over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.